CTA Applauds Supreme Court Decision Protecting LGBTQ+ People as Landmark Victory
June 15, 2020
Article Summary
Statement from Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, regarding the U.S. Supreme Court decision to protect LGBTQ+ employees from discrimination in the workplace.
The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, regarding the U.S. Supreme Court decision to protect LGBTQ+ employees from discrimination in the workplace:
"Diversity is our national special sauce which fosters innovation. Today's historic Supreme Court ruling protecting LGBTQ+ people is a landmark victory for freedom and diversity, which will continue to propel our country's entrepreneurial spirit forward. Our nation was created to be, and continues to serve as, a beacon for freedom, liberty and equal opportunity, and today's ruling ensures that we continue to be a country where anyone can invent, create and do business. This decision upholds these values and helps ensure all Americans can be their best selves."
"Diversity is our national special sauce which fosters innovation. Today's historic Supreme Court ruling protecting LGBTQ+ people is a landmark victory for freedom and diversity, which will continue to propel our country's entrepreneurial spirit forward. Our nation was created to be, and continues to serve as, a beacon for freedom, liberty and equal opportunity, and today's ruling ensures that we continue to be a country where anyone can invent, create and do business. This decision upholds these values and helps ensure all Americans can be their best selves."